gypsy wagon knits basics hat

gypsy wagon knits basics hat

by | May 25, 2021 | blog, Free Knitting Patterns, gypsy wagon knits

My name is Tracy, and I am excited to share tips and techniques, patterns, and knitting info — yarn and book reviews, products, and all kinds of knitting fun!   And Stay tuned for our new YouTube Gypsy Wagon Knits Basics videos on the Gypsy Wagon Knits YouTube Channel! (link below)

basics hat

It’s the BASICS  HAT!

SUPPLIES:

YARN: Worsted/Aran Weight- 50 gr for little kid, 100 gr for all other sizes. The stripes are from the self-striping yarn, but you can do solids, too!)

I used some yarn a friend brought from Iceland… but these work well, too:

Euro Self Striping

-or-

Self Striping KuKa

TOOLS:

US 7 32″ circular needle

US 9 32″ circular needle

Stitch markers and needle

GAUGE

5 stitches =1″ in stockinette stitch, using larger needles

SIZES

Little Kid, Big Kid, Adult Small/Medium, Adult Large

To fit actual head circumference of 18-19, 20-21, 21-23, 23-24 inches

Finished Circumference: Approx 16, 17, 19, 21 inches

Finished Height: 7, 8.5, 9.5, 10 inches

PATTERN:

Using Knitted or Long Tail Cast On, cast 72, 80, 88, 96 stitches onto smaller circular needle

Connect using magic loop method, see the video below.

*K2, P2,*around until 1, 1, 1, 2 inches from cast-on edge.

Change to larger circular needles

Knit every round until the piece measures 7 8.5, 9, 10 inches from cast-on edge.

***NOTE: If you need to join a new ball of yarn, try the RUSSIAN JOIN  – video tutorial below!

CROWN

First Round: *K5, s1,k2tog,psso* repeat from * to end of round. [48 (54, 60, 66, 72) stitches remain]
Knit 1 round.
Third Round: *K3, s1,k2tog,psso* repeat from * to end of round. [32 (36, 40, 44, 48) stitches remain]
Knit 1 round.
Fifth Round: *K1, s1,k2tog,psso* repeat from * to end of round. [16 (18, 20, 22, 24) stitches remain]
Sixth Round: *K2tog through back loop* repeat from * to end of round. [8 (9, 10, 11, 12) stitches remain]

Cut yarn and thread tail onto a tapestry needle. Thread tail through remaining stitches.
Pull taut and bring tail to the inside of the hat to weave in.

SUPPLIES

US 7 32″ circular needle

US 9 32″ circular needle

Stitch markers and needle

 

basics hat

If you missed the BASICS video tutorials, click below:

  1. Long-tail cast-on:  CLICK HERE 
  2. The Knit Stitch: CLICK HERE 
  3. Knit and Purl Stitches: CLICK HERE
  4. K2, P2 Ribbing: CLICK HERE
  5. Checking your Gauge: CLICK HERE
  6. Magic Loop: CLICK HERE
  7.  The Russian Join: CLICK HERE

A playlist for all the videos: CLICK HERE

Hope you enjoy my pattern!

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zig zag cloth

zig zag cloth

by | May 11, 2020 | blog, Free Knitting Patterns, gypsy wagon knits

The zig zag cloth is another super simple and quick knit.  It is a 1-row pattern, knit 2 tows in one color, then two rows in the other color.  the yarn is carried up the side, so it never shows.    Perfect for a beginner, and a great traveling project for someone with a little more experience.   It doesn’t use much yarn, about 10 grams of each color.

I like to keep a stack of washcloths stashed away because they make a quick and personal gift — just match it with oatmeal soap, bath bombs, or other bath items — Plunk them in a small handle bag and tie with a ribbon.  And you are set.

  I try to get in the habit of knitting them between projects.  And right about now, I start building for the holidays — and try to make one each week.  Perfect for last-minute gifts, hostess presents, birthdays, a thank you gift, or just to let someone know you have been thinking about them. 

This year, I will be making these, the waffle cloth, and pot scrubbers!  Click the link for the free patterns.

Since they are made of soft absorbent 100% cotton, they are a joy to use and last a long time.  On a recent  Virtual Knitting Circle, I knit one up.

 

THE ZIG ZAG CLOTH

(makes one)

Cast on 30 stitches

Row 1 & 2:  First Color – [K4, K2tog, K3, Kfb]x3

Row 3 & 4: Second Color –  [K4, K2tog, K3, Kfb]x3

Repeat for a total of 8 times.

then Rows 1 & 2. 

Bind off loosely.

Weave in ends.

zig zag cloth

 

MORE ABOUT THIS YARN, CLICK HERE!

The needles used in the above projects are from a set that I just adore… MORE INFO HERE

 

HOPE YOU ENJOY THE ZIG ZAG CLOTH!

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waffle cloth

waffle cloth

by | May 3, 2020 | blog, Free Knitting Patterns, gypsy wagon knits

The waffle cloth is one of my favorites!  I give away lots of washcloths throughout the year, but especially during the holidays.  They make super gifts, and I often pair them up with handcrafted soap, bath salts, or other bath items. Made of soft absorbent 100% cotton, they are a joy to use and last a long time.  On a recent  Virtual Knitting Circle, I knit one up.

I have been knitting and gain washcloths for years now.  Usually, I whip up one or two between the longer projects, like a pair of sock.  Then I keep them stacked until I go soap shopping.  Finished off with a ribbon, or wrapped in tissue and put in a handled paper bag, they make an easy gift to keep on hand — birthdays, holidays, hostess gifts, or “just because”.

This year, I think I will be making a lot of these simple waffle cloths, and also some of another obsession:  pot scrubbers!

AND — I think I will knit some up for a favorite Charity: Lily’sPadRescue, who helps find forever homes for medically fragile bulldogs. They have an auction/fundraiser coming up this summer.   Maybe pair it up with dog soap for them!!

 

waffle cloth

This will go for the Auction for Lily’sPadRescue.

Click HERE for more information.

The  waffle cloth pattern is super simple.  Great for a first project or  for knitting with kids.

 

THE WAFFLE CLOTH

(makes one)

Cast on 30 stitches

Row 1 – Sl 1, Knit Across

Row 2 – Sl 1, Knit Across

Row 3 – Sl 1,K1, (K2,P2) x6, K4 

Row 4 – Sl 1,K1, (P2,K2) x6, P2, K2

Repeat 4 rows of pattern 10 time, then Rows 1 & 2. 

Bind off loosely.

Weave in ends.

waffle cloth

 

MORE ABOUT THIS YARN, CLICK HERE!  Color shown is LINEN.

The needles used in the above projects are from a set that I just adore… MORE INFO HERE

 

waffle cloth

I also shared this really great yarn that I got from Barnyard Knits — its fingering weight hand dyed sock yarn, 75% merino/25% nylon.  463 yds/100 gr.  In Winterberry.  You can find them HERE

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pot scrubber, i love you!

pot scrubber, i love you!

by | Apr 26, 2020 | blog, Free Knitting Patterns, gypsy wagon knits

Who doesn’t love a great Pot Scrubber!!  The kind that works without scratching your pots, pans, and glassware?  Simple to use, toss it in the laundry when it gets grungy!

Today on the virtual knitting circle, I previewed some really interesting yarn that I ordered — specifically made for making pot scrubbers.

You see, a friend recently told me about these great pot scrubbers that she had been getting for years from a knitting friend.  I traditionally knit washcloths and pair them with fancy soap.  Perfect for hostess gifts, holidays, whenever.   But this idea intrigued me. A lot!

My friend Marie and I talked quite a few times, and she talked to her friend, and relayed the message.  You see, Marie just loves these pot scrubbers that she gets — uses them, and throws them in the wash.  And she always looks forward to her friend’s visits, and getting a new stash of pot scrubbers!

And while Marie’s friend uses tulle strips, I think  I have found something that is easier and looks very ” gift-worthy.”

So I ordered it…. not knowing what to expect!

 

PLEASE JOIN US ON SATURDAYS AT 1:00 PM PDT FOR THE FREE GYPSY WAGON KNITTING CIRCLE!

Set comes with 12 different crazy colors for pot scrubber knitting — I just started using the yellow before I took the photo!!

There are 12 different crazy colors– I just started using the yellow!  

MORE ABOUT THIS YARN, CLICK HERE!

Each 35gr skein will easily make 3 – 3.5″ x 3.5″ scrubbies.

Guage is 4 sts/inch in garter stitch.

The pattern is super simple.  Great for a first project or kids.

 

Best Pot Scrubber

(makes one)

**NOTE:  yarn is held with one strand of each.

  1. Cast on 16 stitches
  2. Slip first stitch, and knit across.
  3. Repeat for a total of 24 rows ( 12 “ribs”)
  4. Bind off
  5. Weave in ends. 

 

Pot Scrubber in Progress! This one is with DISHIE

 The needles used in the above photo are from a set that I just adore… MORE INFO HERE

 

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